Black Archives Celebrates Women’s History Month
The Black Archives History and Research Foundation of South Florida is commemorating the remarkable women whose vision, tenacity, and leadership have shaped our communities and …
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Appeals court ends affordable SAVE Program for 7 million student loan borrowers
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Celebrate “Mother Africa” themed concerts for Jazz Appreciation Month in April at Lincoln Center
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Congress Can Halt the Iran War by Doing Nothing. It Should
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Luxury Affordable Housing coming to City of Miami Gardens
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Houston Native Natalie Greene, Deaf Basketball Standout at Gallaudet, Named United East Rookie of the Year
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The American Diabetes Association Honors Dr. Henry Rodriguez with Federal Advocate of the Year Award
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Federal Advocate of the Year Award from the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) recognizes an individual whose leadership and dedication have significantly advanced …
Health and Wellness
Mind-altering ketamine becomes new pain treatment, prematurely
WASHINGTON (AP) – As U.S. doctors scale back their use of opioid painkillers, a new option for hard-totreat pain is taking root: ketamine, the decades-old …
Ailing Pope Francis meets with European rabbis and condemns antisemitism, terrorism, war
Pope Francis PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA ROME (AP) – Pope Francis met with European rabbis on Monday and decried antisemitism, war and terrorism in a …
Business
Condoleezza Rice added to Broncos’ ownership group
Denver(AP) — Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has been added to the new Broncos ownership group. Rob Walton announced the inclusion of Rice …
Raiders’ Morgan is NFL’s first Black female team president
Las Vegas (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders introduced a former Nevada gambling regulator Thursday as the franchise’s new president, the first Black woman to …
Special Olympics drops vaccine rule after $27 million fine threat
Tallahassee, Fla. (AP) – The Special Olympics has dropped a coronavirus vaccine mandate for its games in Orlando after Florida moved to fine the organization …
Technology
Software turns smartphones into tools for medical research
By BRANDON BAILEY AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ Jody Kearns doesn’t like to spend time obsessing about her Parkinson’s disease. The 56-year-old dietitian …
Lawsuit points to hacking by Ethiopia as Obama makes visit
By JACK GILLUM WASHINGTON (AP) _ As President Barack Obama faces pressure to discuss human rights in his first official visit to Ethiopia, a unique …
Education
Morehouse College to admit transgender men starting in 2020
PHOTOS COURTESY OF MOREHOUSE COLLEGE The country’s only all-male historically black college will begin admitting transgender men next year, marking a major shift for the …
New Interim dean named at FAMU
Orlando, Fla. – A 15-year-veteran of Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law has been named interim dean of the Orlando, Fla., campus. Nicola Boothe …
Florida Memorial University appoints 14th president
PHOTO COURTESY OF FMU MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – As Florida Memorial University (FMU) celebrates 140 years of service in higher education, FMU’s Board of Trustees …
Sports
Dolphins show staying power in season-opening win
PHOTOS COURTESY OF COVER32.COM, MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM DAVIE, Fla. (AP) – The Miami Dolphins’ first game in 2017 was delayed a week due to a hurricane, so …
Orange Bowl youth alliance
PHOTO COURTESY OF ORANGE BOWL MIAMI LAKES, Fla. – The Orange Bowl Youth Football Alliance (OBYFA) recognizes select youth football parks across South Florida each …
Richt’s message to Miami: All goals are still within reach
PHOTO COURTESY OF SATURDAY DOWN SOUTH CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) – Mark Richt’s tenure as coach at Miami has been a constant run of streaks: …
